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Bringing Counterculture to the Mainstream: The Human Be-In
When people think of the 60′s, they almost assuredly picture long-haired men and women, adorned in flowers, giving the peace symbol as they lay out on a field of grass. They think of a culture of protest, alternatively peaceful and …
The Creator of Pacifica – Ralph Stackpole
Best known for integrating monumental paintings and sculpture with architectural elements, Ralph Stackpole’s works can also been seen at the San Francisco Stock Exchange, the City Club of San Francisco, the Coit Tower & Murals, and the proscenium arch(the arch that separates the stage from the auditorium) in the Paramount Theater on Oakland, CA. …
How This Project Got Started
Salvatore DeGuarda is the force behind this multi-million dollar project to resurrect the Pacifica Statue on Treasure Island. Even at 90 years old, Sal continues to be inspired, and inspiring, about bringing back this prestigious monument to the San Francisco Bay Area.
His connection to the statue stems from his experience as a swimmer/diver for the Billy Rose Aquacade that performed during the ’39-40 World’s Fair. He was just 20 years old. Surrounded by the excitement of the fair, the lights, the events, and the camaraderie of his fellow ‘Aquabeaus’ and ‘Aquamaids’, it was one of the happiest times of his young adult life. …
Posted in Blog, Events, History, Public Art, Treasure Island
Tagged Billy Rose Aquacade, History, Sal DeGuarda, Treasure Island
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Treasure Island Music Festival 2010 Prep Fret
As we’re preparing for our booth at the upcoming Treasure Island Music Festival this weekend, we found out quite by chance that there’s a free app for iPhones, Androids and Blackberries about the festival! It gives news, information, schedules and maps for the whole event. Get the scoop at Press Here. Scroll down the page a bit to find their description. Or simply do a search on your smart device. …
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Tagged History, Sally Rand Nude Ranch, Treasure Island Music Festival
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Urban Winery on Treasure Island
Because we’re interested in all things related to San Francisco’s Treasure Island, the Pacifica Statue – past and present, as well as the World’s Fair, we stumbled across this smile-inducing business located on our favorite man-made island.
Meet the Treasure Island Winery, an urban wine-making facility and tasting room that provides the perfect environment for making wine. …
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Tagged History, Treasure Island, Treasure Island Music Festival, Treasure Island Winery
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